Munson Community Art Classes
Pratt Munson College of Art and Design, 310 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502
About
Munson Community Art Classes offers Art Explorations I, Art Explorations II, Drawing + Painting, Young Artists Drawing + Painting, Teen Portfolio Development (Photo), Painting En Plein Air, Painting + Drawing Open Studio, Intro to Watercolor, Eco Fabric Dyeing, and Watercolor Workshops. The age ranges listed include ages 4-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-18, 16+, 18+, and 12+.
Programs
- Art Explorations I — Ages 4-5
- Art Explorations II, Drawing + Painting — Ages 6-8
- Young Artists Drawing + Painting — Ages 9-12
- Teen Portfolio Development (Photo) — Ages 13-18
- Painting En Plein Air — Adults and Ages 18+
- Painting + Drawing Open Studio — Ages 18+
- Intro to Watercolor — 18+
- Eco Fabric Dyeing — 16+
- Watercolor Workshops — Ages 12+
At a glance
- Ages: 4–18 years old
- General schedule: Community Art Classes now live; classes for all ages and all levels begin the week of September 14. Kids classes are 6 sessions each. Mini-courses are 4 to 6 sessions. Regular courses are 8 to 12 sessions. Workshops are 1 to 4 sessions. Teen classes lengths vary. Adult courses are 16+.
- Facility hours: Monday: Closed; Tuesday-Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday: Noon to 5 pm
About the provider
For over 60 years, the program has fostered creativity, skill, and appreciation for the arts across all ages. Munson says it creates transformational arts experiences that cultivate curiosity and creativity which enlighten, educate, and inspire. It also connects people with the arts through programs that make the arts accessible to all segments of the community. Classes are taught by professional artists in state-of-the-art studios shared with Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica.
Scholarships are available for one class per semester to kids, teens, and adults who demonstrate significant financial need. Scholarship applications should be received well before the start date of the class. Applicants are notified within three weeks of submission. Munson is unable to grant scholarships for multiple sessions within a semester.
Last updated September 6, 2026.
Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.